Why do you want to learn about money? Money affects every single aspect of our lives, every single day of our lives! One bad financial decision can take years or a lifetime to overcome. As much as an academic upbringing is important, one’s education should also include: how to budget, save, invest, how to retire well, how to leverage debt and so much more. The truth is that many people make uneducated, ill-informed financial decisions, get repeatedly taken advantage of, experience financial distress, and are living paycheck-to-paycheck. This problem affects everyone regardless of income, race, class, or educational achievement.
This course, Introduction to Personal Financial Management will effectively equip learners with the knowledge and the abilities to use MONEY AS A TOOL to better manage their resources. Financial literacy is a life skill, and its importance to one’s decision-making cannot be ignored! Not only do we want to help learners navigate their finances during this pandemic, but it is our mandate to help persons live the lifestyle that they want, accomplish their goals, enjoy financial wellness and create generational wealth.
This course, Introduction to Financial Literacy, targets the following groups of persons:
On completion of the course, learners will be able to:
This course will be delivered via live online classes. Students who have successfully enrolled in the course will be provided with a link to join the class as well as other relevant instructions at least one day before the start of the class. These classes are also recorded; therefore, students have the option to review the course content as often as they like.
Day | Time | Duration | Contact Hours | Cost | Lecturer |
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Tuesday | 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm | 8 weeks | 20 hours | $1,000.00 | Ms. Alana A. Alleyne |
Monday | 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm | 8 Weeks | 20 hours | $1,000.00 | Ms. Alana A. Alleyne |
Session | Start Date | End Date |
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2024 - Cycle 1 - Online Classes | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
2024 - Cycle 2 - Online Classes | Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | Tuesday, August 20, 2024 |
2024 - Cycle 3 - Online Classes | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 |
Session | Start Date | End Date |
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2023 - Cycle 1 - Online Classes | Monday, September 18, 2023 | Monday, November 13, 2023 |
Alana A. Alleyne
Alana Alleyne is presently a Business Educator, a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) and a Coach where she seeks to educate and empower others about Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship. It is her aim to ensure that Caribbean people are armed with the relevant skills to become Money Masters.
Alana’s experience spans over ten years, where she would have served as a former banker at a reputable financial institution, working with clients one-on-one to help maximize their finances. Since then, she has transitioned into education specializing in the area of business. She recently launched the platform EVOLVE where she strives to help persons EVOLVE their Life, Money and Business.
Alana is the holder of a Master Degree (Distinction) in Economics and a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Economics and Management. As a Certified Financial Education Instructor CFEI, Alana has hosted workshops and training, working alongside a number of organizations to teach Financial Literacy throughout the Caribbean. Alana’s work has touched the lives of hundreds of persons. She is passionate about financial education and wants to help people use money to accomplish their goals, acquire financial freedom and build generational wealth.
In addition to her full-time career as an Educator and Coach, Alana Alleyne is actively involved in her community and is engaged in youth work. In 2019, she was awarded by the Tobago House of Assembly for her dedication in the area of Youth Mentorship. Without a doubt, Alana’s education, background and training makes her the ideal person to help you evolve your finances.
The programme management team is responsible for the management of the course. If you would like further information or would like clarification on this programme please contact:
Ms. Reena Seepersadsingh
Programme Manager
Phone: (868) 376-7721
E-mail: certificationshidden@ctscollege.com
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